WOW, wow, wow! If you had a chance to watch our Elev8 teen athletes compete last weekend you were in for a treat! This event held at the Richmond Oval was filled with challenges and achievements. Huge shoutout to our 4 athletes who had never competed in this style event before. Outstanding work from everyone, but boy were they sore by late Sunday night. All of them were happy to rest on the holiday Monday. 

For those that have never been to a CrossFit competition it is pretty amazing to watch. Ages 15 to 55+ all out there doing what they love.

What does a competition look like? A typical competition is made up of 3-5 workouts. the workouts will cover most of the CrossFit domains. It will include a weight lifting challenge, like the Snatch complex. A cardio piece like Event 1 with shuttle runs. Then they can vary with gymnastics movements, like toes to bar, pull-ups, and handstand pushups. All of this can be as prescribed (Rx) or Scaled. 

Teen Athletes: Do they lift the same as the adults? No, generally the weight they lift tends to be on the lighter side and there is always a scaled option which is great. We want them to feel successful, but we also want to challenge those teen athletes that have dedicated a lot of time getting good at all the CrossFit movements. 

How long does my teen need to train before doing a teen competition? It is usually encouraged that they train at least 6 months to a year of CrossFit to learn and get good at all the movements. Most often it takes a couple of years to feel truly comfortable enough.  This is if they start from no experience of any sports. Some athletes come by it naturally and learn pretty quick. 

How can I get my kid involved? Join an Empower Youth program. See our list of programs below and follow the link to the website for more information and registration. For additional questions, contact Coach Barb at [email protected]

Elev8: Ages 13-17, Trains 3x/week Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8pm

Varsity: Ages 12 - 17, Trains 2x/week Monday and Wednesday afternoons at 4pm

Junior Varsity: Ages 8-12, Trains 2x/week Tuesday and Thursdays afternoons at 4pm

Homeschool PE: Ages 9-17, Trains 1x/week Wednesday afternoon at 3pm

Family Fit: Ages 8 and up, Trains 1x/week on Sunday afternoons at 1pm.

Customized Personal Training: Pick your own schedule and build your own adventure!

Follow link for more information: Empower Youth Programs

Thanks to all the parents and coaches supporting our young athletes!

See you at the gym!

-OG

Thursday Workout

7 Rounds for time of:

7 Hang cleans

7 Front Squats

7 Shoulder to Overhead

7 Bar Facing Burpees

Weights: 75/115

Hang Power Clean

Front Squats

Push Press

Push Jerk